Scope
Description
Test 09 01 2025 2 b part Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice *
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £4 excluding VAT
- £4 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 December 2025 to 30 December 2026
- Possible extension to 30 November 2027
- 1 year, 11 months, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice *
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
30 November 2027
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice *
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Kent Police, ok
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 August 2025, 9:44pm
Tender submission deadline
12 August 2025, 9:45pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Full details about this procurement can be accessed at https://dev.proquro.co.uk/Suppliers/Tenders/Details?id=1782
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price criteria | Price | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice *
Contracting authority
Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBZC-6797-XMCL
90 Gold Street
Bristol
BS1 1DD
United Kingdom
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government